UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Now” will air a story about the Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC) at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9.
A collaboration between the University and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, CEEC is located near EPIC. Its curriculum focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) with an emphasis on energy and engineering.
The stage comedy “Black-Jew Dialogues” will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Cone University Center After Hours Lounge. A discussion will follow this free, public event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the lunch and learn program “How to Deal with a Difficult Person” at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Student Union, Room 200.
The Office of Academic Services is holding free workshops during October for University advisors on a number of topics. Prospective participants can complete an online form for session(s) they plan to attend.
“The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast, will broadcast two shows on Thursday, Oct. 16.
In the first episode at 10 a.m., Darlene Heater, executive director for University City Partners, will discuss the impact of the Blue Line extension coming to the University area.
“The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast, will broadcast two shows on Thursday, Oct. 9.
In the first episode at 2 p.m., Ted Amato, professor of economics, and Justin Webb, Belk Distinguished Scholar of Business Innovation, will discuss the Business Honors Program and entrepreneurship, respectively.
The University will host a screening of the “Gulabi Gang,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at UNC Charlotte Center City; it is the first offering in the UNC Charlotte Film for Thought series
UNC Charlotte recently hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC); the event coincided with on-campus meetings by the N.C. State Board of Education.
University, local and state leaders talked about how the CEEC was an example of innovative, educational concepts that have increased in popularity across North Carolina.
First was football, and starting in fall 2015 the UNC Charlotte Marching Band will take the field. UNC Charlotte alumni Vickie and Gene Johnson have been the driving force behind the band, and they are donating $2 million to support the endeavor.
The most recent edition of the UNC Charlotte magazine features stories that depict the University’s global reach.
The cover story is a tale of a young man cast out of his African homeland who found a haven and a college education in Charlotte; he then returned home to help his compatriots.
New audiences became aware of UNC Charlotte’s International Festival through a collaborative effort between the Office of International Programs and the Office of University Communications.
